Mark Twain vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mark Twain United States · 1835–1910 49% · #10 in the world
- Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885 51% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Victor Hugo over Mark Twain by just 51% to 49%. Victor Hugo is #9 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 11 from France. Mark Twain is #10, and #3 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| Mark Twain | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #10 | #9 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Lived | 1835–1910 | 1802–1885 |